Lin Colling Explained

Lin Colling
Birth Name:George Lindsay Colling
Birth Date:27 August 1946
Birth Place:Cromwell, New Zealand
Death Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Ru Position:Halfback
Height:1.750NaN0
Weight:74kg (163lb)
Repyears1:1972–1973
Repcaps1:0
Reppoints1:0
Province1:Otago
Province2:Auckland
Provinceyears1:1967–1973
Provinceyears2:1974–1976
Relatives:Belinda Colling (niece)
School:Cromwell District High School

George Lindsay Colling (27 August 1946 – 13 July 2003) was a New Zealand rugby union player, coach and administrator. A halfback, Colling represented Otago and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1972 and 1973. He played 21 matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[1]

Post-retirement life

Colling went on to coach Ponsonby alongside Bryan Williams,[2] and also was an All Black selector in 1994.[3] He also served on the board of the Auckland Rugby Union.[4] Colling died of a brain tumour in Auckland in 2003.[4]

Personal life

Colling was married, and had two children. His niece, Belinda Colling, represented New Zealand in both basketball and netball.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lin Colling . Ponsonby District Rugby Football Club . New Zealand Rugby Union . 3 February 2015.
  2. News: Southern man had true grit . 20 July 2003 . Sunday Star Times . Phil . Gifford.
  3. News: Hits & misses: golden twins just keep powering on . 19 July 2003 . New Zealand Herald . 3 February 2015 .
  4. News: Colling 'gave his all to the game he loved' . 19 July 2003 . Waikato Times . 13 . Susan . Pepperell.
  5. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/former-all-black-lin-colling-dies/HDHV2FLBAIUFENCI4YIBVVS36I/